Clinton campaign says Trump could have “low bar” at debate
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hillary Clinton’s campaign says it is worried that there is a “low bar” for Donald Trump going into the first debate.
Communications director Jennifer Palmieri said Wednesday that her top concern before Monday’s debate at Hofstra University is whether the two are held to the same standards.
“You’re in a debate in front of the entire country to be president of the United States. You should be held to the same standard on knowledge, what kind of plans you have, your ability to explain your plans,” Palmieri said to reporters on Clinton’s campaign plane travelling to Orlando. “They should be compared on equal grounds.”
After a recent forum on NBC, host Matt Lauer received criticism in some circles for being too easy on Trump. Palmieri argued that the two have not been held to same standards in the past.